A crowd roared with cheers and applause after senior Edie Young said “We aren’t just here to be controlled like objects—we are human and we are here to make a difference” at the Women’s March the Saturday before Election Day. In her speech, Young emphasized the importance of abortion rights, trans rights, and the heavy workload that motherly figures carry. Her speech also came at a time of uncertainty during the last few days leading up to the 2024 election, making the march even more...
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A crowd roared with cheers and applause after senior Edie Young said “We aren’t just here to be controlled like objects—we are human and we are here to make a difference” at the Women’s March the Saturday before Election Day. In her speech, Young emphasized the importance of abortion rights, trans rights, and the heavy workload that motherly figures carry. Her speech also came at a time...
Last school year, DCPS introduced Comprehensive Assessments of Progress in Education (CAPE) testing, replacing the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers as the city-wide standardized...
During the first senior town hall of the 2024-25 school year, administration announced that sitting on the “senior steps” in the atrium is banned. Principal Sah Brown said that the biggest factors...
Starting this year, DCPS introduced changes to its grading policy. These updates include changes to late work deadlines and revisions. Before, students had until the end of the term to turn in late...
Jackson-Reed has faced several security incidents since the beginning of the school year, including the confiscation of a handgun from a student’s backpack, an outside threat of violence, and a general...
In October 2023, $550,000 in funds were granted to repair the broken auditorium, but repairs have yet to be completed. The ineffective auditorium has placed restrictions on theater productions since...
Jackson-Reed celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with halls adorned with decor. Across the city, festivals, live musical performances, and traditional folk dance filled out the event calendar. Hispanic...
Amidst a hectic college application season, procrastinating seniors are scrolling through social media at a record pace. Although some may say it is a waste of time, social media can be an invaluable asset...
All high schoolers feel the stress of the post-college question: What comes next? Luckily, Jackson-Reed has the College and Career Center, a place dedicated to helping alleviate this burden. Run by...
The leap from middle to high school is a significant change in every student’s life. While this transition may be smooth sailing for some students, it can also be an intimidating experience for others....
Being able to take an extended break from school is something most students dream for. Staff have this ability, most commonly for parental leave. Since 2014, DCPS has allowed teachers to take eight...
After waiting countless months for the new Onelife gym to finally open, we have gotten much more than we anticipated. Was the long wait worth it? If you appreciate a quality gym, then yes. The Onelife...
Each day that passes toward the upcoming 2024 election continues to emphasize the need for change in America. Democratic presidential nominee and current Vice President Kamala Harris has made it clear...
Buusssss Why does no one know bus etiquette?! All I want is a peaceful ride home after a long day of school but no, it's like the Deal kids mission is to screw this up. I try to just listen to music,...
At Jackson-Reed, over 150 students proudly belong to the “prestigious” National Honor Society (NHS). However, as applications for upperclassmen close in October, the fervor to join fails to symbolize...
When you think about rivalries, what comes to mind? I envision intense competition between two parties, often driven by mutual respect but also underlying hatred. At Jackson-Reed, we have many notable...
The USA has always been very competitive in the Olympics. In many sports, like basketball, even dominant. But where do these athletes come from? Are they raised in powerhouse schools? Are they just naturally...
Here at Jackson-Reed, there are quite a few teachers and staff members who coach sports teams. Science teacher Jean-Claude Nkongolo stands out as one of the many hard-working teacher-coaches. Nkongolo...
While most high school students are still hitting snooze at 6 a.m., athletes are already hitting the field hours before school even starts. With the first bell not ringing until 9, is this early grind...
After being promoted from coaching the JV team, girls varsity soccer head coach Kelle Bevine has brought stability to the varsity girls team, which seeks to reclaim a DCIAA championship. As of...
The Jackson-Reed volleyball program has brought back a JV team for the first time since 2019. The restored JV team will serve primarily as a developmental platform for players interested in competing for...
¡Felicidades! Has llegado a la escuela secundaria, un gran paso en tu camino. Estoy seguro que te sientes...
Antes de hablar sobre las pasadas elecciones en Venezuela, os quiero dar un poco de contexto sobre la...
Atendiendo una escuela en una ciudad como DC, los trabajos son una actividad extracurricular común entre...
¿Sabías que Jackson-Reed tiene un equipo de frisbee femenino clasificado a nivel nacional? ¿Sabías...